James E. Colson
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James (Jim) E. Colson, 71, of Lawrence, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 23. Jim was born December 25, 1950 in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Elmore H. and Annie Mae (Hinton) Colson. His family was the winner of the Clinton Herald’s annual give-away for the first baby born on Christmas Day. He was a 1969 graduate of Clinton High School. Jim worked 37 years in cellophane manufacturing, both in Clinton and later, in Tecumseh, Kansas. He then worked 5 years for Home Depot, before retiring in 2016. Jim was a member of VBP Vettes in Topeka, Kansas and attended St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Lawrence. He was devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren and all things related to cars.
Jim married Kathleen (Kathy) Osborne on September 17, 1977 in Clinton, Iowa. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his son, Kevin (Ellyse) Colson of Aurora, Colorado; his daughter, Brianne (Jeff) Wilson of Tomball, Texas; five grandchildren; Jonah, Hollis and Archer Colson; Cole and Miles Wilson; one niece and three nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his two sisters, Barbara Jean Williams and Dorothy Ann Hoenicke.
The family will greet friends from 6:30 – 8 p.m. on Friday November 11, 2022 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. prior to the visitation. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday November 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church. Inurnment will be at a later date.
The family respectfully suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to VNA Hospice, LMH Cancer Center Expansion or to St. John Catholic Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
DearKathy and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been praying for all of you since I found out Jim was sick. I know there is some relief that his suffering is over, and I hope that your fond memories bring you peace and comfort.
I will keep you all in my prayers as you grieve this life changing loss.
With deep sympathy and love,
Sue Glatz
Kathy and family: It has been over 20 years since Beth and I have seen our Lawrence friends.
I was saddened to learn of Jim’s passing.
I have great memories of working with Jim along with many others at Flexel, the many friends made there in Lawrence including Jim and you.
Prayers for peace and comfort for you and your family
Love and prayers for your family, so very sorry for your loss!
Kathy,
Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Kathy and Family, Jim was such a good friend and always had a smile. He lit up the room with his charm and humor. We will miss our travels together to Corvette shows and all that he contributed to VBP Vettes. We are proud to know you Kathy and having known Jim. He will be sorely missed everyday. Know that you have our deepest sympathy for your loss of Jim, a great man.
Mike Bell and Bobbie Jo Rystrom
Kathy and family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. He was a great Corvette guy, and will be missed by all his Corvette friends. We are glad to have known him…
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss and I will keep you in my prayers.
So sorry to hear this, I’m truly going to miss my friend, my brother. We always had such great times at the Corvette shows. I will miss him saying to me ‘ hey Barry I think she is Barry Clean now ‘ Stay strong family, Tamara and I are here if you need us.
It’s so hard to say goodbye my friend. Blessed that we all met because of a Corvette and VBP VETTES, but we are truly Family. I still remember that weekend in Texas when you and Barry were laughing so hard about an award they were giving out, you 2 both said Mikes name, for the win, at the same time… but he wasn’t even there…. That was so funny, and we all laughed so hard! I’m so happy we all had such a great weekend, it’s a memory we will never lose. Your Vette was for sure “Barry Clean” with the help of Kathy 🙂 You will be missed at every event we have shared in the past, but we will keep you in our hearts, so you will still be there. You were like a brother to both me and Barry and losing you has been very hard.
Continued Prayers to the whole family in this time of need, if you need us, we are there! Love T
My best IA Car Bud will be so missed. How I loved talking cars with him. From Funfest to the Caravan to Corvette shows, what fun he was to be around. I’ll always be here for you, Kathy.
So sad to learn of Jim’s passing—he was one of the good guys that loved his Corvette and the Vette life. Condolences to the entire Colson Family. May Jim Rest in Peace. He will be missed.
I only got to know Jim in the past handful of years, but his impact was great. I still remember how much of a help he was to me at my first Corvette show at The Grand in Oklahoma. Chatting as we cleaned up our cars after the long drive. I was nervous so I appreciated it so much. From then on he and Kathy held a special place in my heart. Rest in peace, Jim.
Sending love and support to Kathy and all of Jim’s family during this difficult time. If you need anything never hesitate to reach out.
Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers as I realize this is so difficult for all of you.
Peg Wiese
My Best IA Corvette Buddy. Rest In Peace, Jim. You will never be forgotten, my special friend. Thinking of Kathy, Brianne and Kevin at this difficult time. I’m here for all of you. ❤️
So very sorry for your loss. Jim was truly a great friend to many, he will truly be missed and remembered as he touched the lives of everyone he met.
Terry & Cindy Wright
Kathy,
We are sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Dear Kathy,
May God be with you and your family at this difficult time. I am sorry for your loss.
Jacquelyn Monroe
Kathy and family,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
May you find peace, comfort, courage and lots of Love at this time of sorry❤️.
Love , Linda & Steve Thompson
Kathy, Kevin & Brianne,
I’ve tried to post a condolence 3 times now. Jim was my best Iowa Car Bud and I will miss him so much. The visitation was such a good get together, as I know he would have wanted it to be. I don’t know how you are holding it together so well. I’m amazed and impressed. There are no words to express how sorry I am about his loss. He will be remembered each time I take Maizey for a cruise. It will be fun to see the VBP Corvettes, including Boomerang, turn out for him at the church. I truly did love him.
Love,
Bev Morey